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SITUATED in the famous "pine belt" of New 
jersey, nine miles from the ocean, is Lakewood, 
the noted winter resort. Combining all re- 
quisites for health and pleasure, it is within easy 
distance of New York and Philadelphia. The differ- 
ence in quality between the climate of this charming 
health resort and the neighboring cities is apparent to 
the most casual visitor. In autumn, the brilliant 
sunlight, balmy air, sweet odor of pines, the exquisite 
tints of the foliage delight the senses. In winter, 
there is none of that penetrating dampness prevalent 
in our Northern States. These conditions in Lakewood 
are due to sand strata 600 feet in depth and the 
forests of pine trees which surround and protect the 
town. Through the sand the water quickly percolates 
after a rainfall, leaving the ground dry and the atmos- 
phere free from moisture. It is probably on account 
of these qualities in the air and soil that Lakewood is 
the most northerly point on the Atlantic seaboard 
where the Southern flora is found. The exhilarating 
atmosphere and dcyness of the air incite the active to 
exercise on the golf links or tennis field, to skating 
and walking, while those less vigorous find inspiration 
and renewed strength. A morning or afternoon spent 
rambling, or perhaps paddling up the lake in a light 
skiff or canoe, ending with a fragrant cup of tea at the 
little log tea house, makes an agreeable break in more 
active sports. 

The first call of spring brings the bird-lover to 
Lakewood. About the lake and in the pine ^voods 
there are birds at all seasons, but especially in the early 



spring, when trailing arbutus and pixie moss may also 
be found. Ninety varieties of birds have been seen in 
ordinary walks about the lakes and woods. 

There is no time in the nine months of Lake wood's 
season which does not offer the supreme attraction of 
outdoor life. Besides the riding, driving and automo- 
biling, there is hunting, trap-shooting, tennis and golf, 
with rowing, canoeing and fishing on the lakes; or 
for the more enthusiastic angler, a short run to the 
quaint town of Toms River will put him in touch with 
Barnegat Bay where may be had some of the finest 
fishing on the coast. 

Nearby points of interest which can be reached by 

carriage or automobile are: 

The model poultry plant at Laurelton Farms 4 miles 

The Battlefield of Monmouth 16 miles 

Princeton University 35 miles 

The Atlantic Coast resorts 10 to 20 miles 

State Game Preserve at Forked River 20 miles 

Old Forge Camp 5 miles 

Locust Farm Tea House 3 miles 

Allaire (the Deserted Village) 8 miles 

A motor bus makes several trips daily to and from 
Point Pleasant — ten miles. 

Bowling, rifle -shooting, squash courts at the 
Country Club, delightful concerts three times daily at 
the hotels, with a well-arranged theater lately opened, 
where good moving pictures are shown, make diver- 
sions for a rainy day. 

The attractive ballrooms of the leading hotels are 
centers of festivities to which the social residents of the 
town have a generous welcome. 



In addition to the numerous handsome houses 
whose owners make Lakewood their winter home, 
there are cottages of all sizes to rent for the season. 
These cottages are furnished with the same care and 
taste as for individual ownership, and when the per- 
sonal touch has been added, nothing more is needed to 
give the occupant his own hearthstone. In this way 
Lakewood has become more than a resort and contains 
many beautiful residences whose owners first lived in 
"furnished cottages." 

The water supply is of the purest, being drawn from 
artesian wells and a natural spring, the analyses of 
which, by a noted physician, demonstrate a '* quality 
of purity" equal to that of the famous Poland water. 

There are well-supported churches of all denomi- 
nations, several banks of good standing, a fine public 
school system, and excellent private schools for girls 
and boys. Two beautifully equipped buildings have 
been built for the work of the Y. M. C. A. and 
the Y. W. C. A. 

Every necessity for easy housekeeping may be found 
in the superior stores with which Lakewood is provided. 

Physicians and surgeons of the highest standing 
have their homes in Lakewood, and recently a 
perfectly appointed hospital has been erected among 
the pines beyond the town. 

The Country Club, with a large membership, owns 
a beautiful tract of land at the head of the lake and a 
handsome club house, well furnished. Entertainments 
are given here by visitors and residents in the town, 
the social life of Lakewood being one of its greatest 



attractions. The golf course (18 holes), well laid out 
with many natural hazards, is considered one of the 
best in the country. The sandy nature of the soil 
makes it possible to use it when other links in the 
same latitude are out of commission. 

In the mid-winter months, sleighing, ice-boating 
and sports on the lake keep up the outdoor life; 
while riding through the charming bridle-paths is 
indulged in at all seasons. 

Good stables for riding and driving horses ana 
well-kept garages are ready to meet the needs of all. 

Direct train service to New York via the Central 
Railroad of New Jersey to Liberty and 23rd Streets 
Ferries; and to Philadelphia via Pennsylvania Railroad 
to and from Broad Street Station, also trains on the 
C. R. R. of New Jersey via Winslow Junction to the 
Chestnut Street Ferries make good connections with 
all points in the North, West and South. Through 
Pullman Cars on all express trains. 

Two new automobile highways via New Egypt 
and via Browns Mills bring Philadelphia within fifty- 
five miles of Lakewood and enable motorists to make 
the trip in a little more than two hours over an ideal 
roadbed. The excellence of New Jersey roads in 
every direction is well known to all motor tourists. 

There are many persons in our Northern States and 
Canada who go far South every winter in search of a 
more moderate iclimate. To these Lakewood will espe- 
cially appeal, since in the bracing air of the whispering 
pines they can entirely escape the extremes of tempera- 
ture which frequently make the return from the South 



to their Northern homes a serious risk. For those, 

however, to whom the Southern "dolce far niente" 

is a necessity, Lakewood offers what in the language 

of foreign resorts is termed a "transition station." 

Large and up-to-date hotels, fully equipped for the 

comfort and entertainment of their guests, are well 

situated in different parts of the town. And for those 

desiring the quiet of a smaller house, choice may be 

made from a number of exceptionally well-appointed 

* 'pensions." „ 

Population, 5,500 

Averages for December, January, February and 

March taken from Government reports : 

Highest Temperature 43.7 

Lowest Temperature 29.3 

Clear Days 64.9 

Cloudy Days 39. 

Rainy Days 24. 

This book is issued by the Village Improvement 
Association which maintains a Bureau of Information 
where all enquiries may be addressed. 

BUREAU OF INFORMATION 
LAKEWOOD, NEW JERSEY 




PRESS OF THE KALKHOFF COMPANY 
NEW YORK 



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